PURPLES

English Violet

#563D5D

RGB 86, 61, 93 · HSL 287°, 21%, 30% · CMYK 8, 34, 0, 64

English Violet is #563D5D in HEX — rgb(86, 61, 93), hsl(287°, 21%, 30%), cmyk(8%, 34%, 0%, 64%).

English Violet pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 287°, 21%, 30%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#563D5D

RGB86, 61, 93

HSL287°, 21%, 30%

HSV287°, 34%, 36%

CMYK8, 34, 0, 64

Decimal5651805

CSS RGBrgb(86, 61, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(287, 21%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunset Serenade 1236

ΔE 2.8 · #594265

Dulux

Noble Violet S49C8

ΔE 2.9 · #5C415E

Vista Paint

Sunset Serenade C-1235

ΔE 3.2 · #574165

Behr

Exotic Eggplant S110-7

ΔE 3.8 · #5C4468

Benjamin Moore

Purplicious CSP-465

ΔE 3.9 · #4E3455

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 4.2 · #5E3D5A

PPG

Pansy Petal 1177-7

ΔE 4.4 · #5F4561

Valspar

Plum Good 4011-10

ΔE 4.6 · #54415B

Sherwin-Williams

Kimono Violet SW6839

ΔE 5.7 · #5D395F

Dunn-Edwards

Your Majesty DE5986

ΔE 5.9 · #61496E

Kilz

Rich Sari RA120-02

ΔE 6.6 · #5F4B70

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 10.2 · #6D3F5B

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 13.7 · #50414C

IKEA

IKEA163 163

ΔE 15.3 · #423A45

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 15.7 · #334059

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 18.6 · #1D375C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral violet with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#563D5D

#435D3C

Analogous

#463C5D

#563D5D

#5D3C53

Triadic

#563D5D

#5D563C

#3C5D56

Split-Complementary

#563D5D

#535D3C

#3C5D46

Tetradic

#563D5D

#5D463C

#435D3C

#3C535D

Monochromatic

#0E0A0F

#2B1E2E

#563D5D

#805B8B

#A584AE

Rectangle

#563D5D

#5D3C43

#435D3C

#3C5D56

Compound

#563D5D

#5D3C53

#435D3C

#3C5D46

Variations

Lighter

#7E5988

#9F81A7

#C6B7CA

Darker

#45304B

#302034

#1C131E

Saturation

#4F4851

#563C5D

#671E7B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

9.45:1

AAA

vs Black

2.22:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#563D5D

#444A5D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#563D5D

#42425A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#563D5D

#534441

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

English Violet carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#805A61

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#563D5D

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#6D5F85

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#385131

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #563D5D;

CSS — background

background-color: #563D5D;

CSS Variable

--color-english-violet: #563D5D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'english-violet': '#563D5D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#563D5D] text-[#563D5D]

SCSS

$english-violet: #563D5D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #563D5D?

#563D5D is English Violet, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #563D5D warm or cool?

English Violet reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with English Violet?

English Violet works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with English Violet?

English Violet pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download English Violet?

You can download English Violet on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for English Violet?

The hex code is #563D5D. In RGB it's 86, 61, 93, and in HSL it's 287°, 21%, 30%.

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